Front Runner Spare Tire Mount BBQ Grate
You’re always prepared for the worst, but how about the best? This laser-cut stainless steel grill on solid steel legs stores over any spare tire measuring between 29 to 37 inches and takes up virtually no space. Too bad the same can’t be said for your Porterhouse. $125

Cloud 7 for Tumi Pet Accessories
Matching Tumi luggage is just what you need to convince your friends you really don’t spoil your dog. Picking up the travel bed, dog carrier and travel bowl should finally kill the jokes once and for all. Oh, wait — that’s not how the story goes. $95+

Mini Museum
What if all the famous relics we normally see in natural history museums like dinosaur bones, meteorites and other early fossils were broken up and dispersed into artfully designed, desk-friendly displays? Well then you’d have the Mini Museum, which is currently taking Kickstarter by a storm. Let’s the nerd trophy case wars begin! $79+

Everlane Knit Blazer
Basics Master Everlane is introducing a jacket that’s part blazer and part cardigan, and sure to pair nicely with all of your other cool clothes buried under winter coats. everlane.com

The Briefing

Planning a date isn't like ordering on Seamless. You've got to put some thought into it -- and you can't just get Thai every time. Here are ideas to get you started. Don't forget to send us a wedding invite.